On foreign words<\/p>\n
I fully agree with the letter by Yakup P (The Jakarta Post,
\nApril 28, 1995) regarding foreign words being used to name
\nbuildings, apartments and other places in Indonesia. Since this
\nis Indonesia, it is better for them to have Indonesian names. In
\nthe time I've spent in Indonesia, I have made an effort to learn
\nthe Indonesian language. I have noticed foreign words being used
\nnot only as the names of places, but also as verbs to replace
\nIndonesian verbs unnecessarily.<\/p>\n
There are so many influences from other cultures in Indonesia
\ntoday, both good and bad. Foreign cultural influence has had a
\nsignificant impact on the United States of America and overall
\nhas made my country a better place. It can do the same for
\nIndonesia if Indonesians take the good and not the bad from other
\ncultures. Also Indonesians should not throw away the good in
\ntheir own culture, especially strong religious and moral values.
\nIndonesians should not be ashamed of being Indonesian. As for the
\nlanguage, the Indonesian language should 'tetap Bahasa Indonesia'
\n(remain the Indonesian language).<\/p>\n
By the way, regarding the names of other countries, Egypt has
\nalways been called Mesir by Egyptians I have met.<\/p>\n
KEVIN J. DUNPHY<\/p>\n
Bandung, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/on-foreign-words-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }